During his rise to notability, Diplo worked with British musician M.I.A., an artist who is credited with helping expose him in his early career. Later, Pentz and fellow M.I.A. producer Switch created a Jamaican dancehall project titled Major Lazer. Since then, Diplo has worked on production and mixtape projects with many other notable pop artists. Pentz's alias, short for Diplodocus, derives from his childhood fascination with dinosaurs.
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When I Hear Music
Diplo Lyrics
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You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
Went to the disco, couldn't belive my eyes
I looked on the dance floor, saw so many guys
I asked myself, could this really be
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The guys look really fine, they almost blew my mind
They almost blew my mind
The guys looked really good, just like I knew they would
And I'm gonna get a man if I get a chance
Here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The night is still young and I'm gonna have some fun
And I'm in a trance, all I want to do is dance
Watch me dance
Everybody's having fun, and the musics number one
And the lights shining bright, there's a party here tonight
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
It stated getting late, the night was really great
When I hear music, give me a chance, here's your chance
When I hear music, I want to dance
You got the music, I'm gonna dance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
When I hear music, it makes me dance
You got the music, here's my chance
The lyrics of Diplo's "When I Hear Music" describe the thrill and excitement of hearing music and dancing along to it. The first stanza establishes this theme, emphasizing how the beat of the music is enough to get the singer up and moving. The second stanza transitions to describing the singer's experience at a disco club, where they see many guys dancing and hope to find a partner for themselves. The chorus repeats the same sentiment about music inspiring dance, but adds the suggestion that the person singing has found a specific opportunity to dance with someone in front of them.
The third stanza goes back to describing the setting of the disco, focusing on how visually appealing the guys dancing are. The following lines repeat the chorus yet again, emphasizing that the singer's chance to dance is still present. The fourth stanza mirrors the first, detailing the passing of time at the club and how fun it is to be surrounded by music and dancing. The final few lines encapsulate the entire song's message: when music plays, the only thing to do is dance.
Overall, "When I Hear Music" is a straightforward and joyful song that captures the energy and vibe of dance music culture. Its lyrics are simple but effective in communicating the message that music can be transformative, and dancing is one of the purest, most fun ways to engage with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear music, it makes me dance
The sound of music compels me to dance
You got the music, here's my chance
I request you to provide me with an opportunity to dance to your music
Went to the disco, couldn't believe my eyes
I went to the club and was amazed by what I saw
I looked on the dance floor, saw so many guys
On the dance floor, there were numerous young men
I asked myself, could this really be
I wondered if what I was seeing was true
Whether it is or not, I'm going to see
Regardless of the truth, I intend to investigate further
The guys look really fine, they almost blew my mind
The men on the dance floor were very attractive and almost mesmerizing
The guys looked really good, just like I knew they would
As expected, the men on the dance floor looked charming
And I'm gonna get a man if I get a chance
I intend to find a male partner if given the opportunity
The night is still young and I'm gonna have some fun
There is still plenty of time left in the night for me to enjoy myself
And I'm in a trance, all I want to do is dance
I am captivated by the music and desire to dance without interruption
Everybody's having fun, and the music's number one
Everyone is enjoying themselves and the music is the primary reason for their happiness
And the lights shining bright, there's a party here tonight
The brightly shining lights indicate a lively party is taking place
It stated getting late, the night was really great
As the night advanced, it continued to be a wonderful experience
When I hear music, give me a chance, here's your chance
This is your chance to play the music I enjoy and give me an opportunity to dance
When I hear music, I want to dance
My immediate desire upon hearing music is to dance
You got the music, I'm gonna dance
Since you have the music I like, I am going to dance to it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Diplo
everyone (my mom, my cousin) has been bugging me “when is On My Mind going to drop.” it’s always been about that feeling where december isn’t quite at the middle point but its for sure not the start of december.. here it is in all its glory for all my people to go spin at their parties for the beginning of 2020
@kylethomas1461
I Heard this first time at Manchester Warehouse Project 2019 what a banger! Cheers Diplo 👌
@CashMoneyMoore
Loving your own comment? WEak lol. This is a huge house hit dude! Hope I get to hear it out soon. Cheers!
@nawshaba152
I love how 90s it is but it still sounds so fresh! It's perfect Diplo. How do you do it? Everything you do is a smashing hit! I think you're the kind of person who wakes up in the morning and thinks "I've got this" while the rest of us are just winging it and hoping for the best while spinning through the endless void that is life.
@cottontail7218
Nice!
@johnyman13
MORE OF THIS O
PLEASEEEE! 🥰😘💯👌❤❤❤❤
@Diplo
On My Mind out now. for all my people to spin at their parties for the beginning of 2020
@OnlyOmari
yessir
@davidarturogutierreznolasc9235
I love this track
@imtooexpensive2660
Diplo hi